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A9185 — NY, US
A9185 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A9185 proposes to include AI-generated communications within the definition of falsely reporting an incident [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-10-17.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| individual | Shall not falsely report an incident using communications generated with artificial intelligence. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY A9185 Bill to Include AI in Falsely Reporting Incident Definition
New York Bill A9185 proposes to include AI-generated communications within the definition of falsely reporting an incident [1].
This signals an emerging legislative trend to integrate AI-generated content into existing legal frameworks, specifically addressing synthetic media's potential for misuse.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A9185?
- New York Assembly Bill A9185 seeks to expand the definition of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree to include communications generated using artificial intelligence [1]. This legislative proposal introduces a framework to address the misuse of synthetic media within existing criminal statutes, signaling a proactive approach to evolving technological capabilities. Primary source →
- Why does A9185 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative trend to integrate AI-generated content into existing legal frameworks, specifically addressing synthetic media's potential for misuse. Primary source →
- Who does A9185 affect?
- Organizations that develop or deploy AI systems capable of generating synthetic media, particularly those involved in public communications, emergency services, content creation, or media distribution, could be within scope. This legislative effort specifically targets situations where AI-generated communications are used to falsely report incidents. While primarily affecting entities operating within New York State, similar proposals may emerge in other jurisdictions, requiring attention from business functions responsible for content governance and public safety compliance. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A9185?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A9185?
- As of the last published update, A9185 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A9185?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A9185. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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